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Need American Revolution Naval help
- Thread starter garrowolf
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Okay this is what I have now. Tell me what else I messed up on.
Age of Revolution Ships
1st Rate Ship of the Line
Warship
Scale: Large Strong Transport (12)
Length 220+ft
Deck Height
Draft 5 fathoms
Wounds: 60/120/180/240 vehicle scale
DR: 60
Weapons Fore: Culverin x 10
Weapons Aft: Culverin x 12
Weapons Broadside: Cannon x 22, Demi-Cannon x 22
Str +80 for hauling cargo
Cargo 200 tons
Speed: 11-15 knots
Maneuver 3
Defense: 11/14
Crew: 450 (T) max 875
Passengers: 100
A 1st rate was a rare type of Ship of the Line only in commission during a time of war. They were primarily Flag Ships for Admirals when used at all.
A 1st rate Ship of the Line had 100-120 cannons on 3 gun decks.
To the left is the HMS Victory. She was Lord Nelson’s flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar.
2nd Rate Ship of the Line
Warship
Scale: Medium Strong Transport (11)
Length
Deck Height
Draft 5 fathoms
Wounds: 32/64/96/128 vehicle scale
DR: 32
Weapons Fore: Culverin x 6
Weapons Aft: Culverin x 10
Weapons Broadside: Cannon x 18, Demi-Cannon x 18
Str +60 for hauling cargo
Cargo 75 tons
Speed: 11-15 knots
Maneuver 3
Defense: 12/16
Crew: 350(T) max 750
Passengers 75
A 2nd rate Ship of the Line had 90-98 cannons on 3 gun decks. To the right is the HMS Royal Katherine (1664). It fought in several wars and was rebuilt in 1742-3 and renamed the HMS Ramillies.
Galleon
Warship/Merchantman
Scale: Medium Strong Transport (11)
Length
Deck Height
Draft 4.5 fathoms
Wounds: 32/64/96/128 vehicle scale
DR: 32
Weapons Fore: Culverin x4
Weapons Aft: Culverin x 10
Weapons Broadside: Culverin x 16, Demi-Cannon x 16
Str +60 for hauling cargo
Cargo 400 tons
Speed: 11-15 knots
Maneuver 3
Defense: 12/16
Crew 200(T)
Passengers: 60
The term Galleon evolved from the war Galley of the Middle Ages but the ship evolved from the Carrack. It became longer, lowered the forecastle to reduce wind resistance, and narrower. Some had rowing decks but they were mainly powered by the wind. They had either 3 or 4 sails with the last a Lateen sail for better maneuverability. They were heavily used by the Spanish.
“Seventy Four” 3rd Rate Ship of the Line
Warship
Scale: Medium Strong Transport (11)
Length 161 – 182 ft
Deck Height
Draft 4 fathoms
Wounds: 32/64/96/128 vehicle scale
DR: 32
Weapons Fore: Culverin x4
Weapons Aft: Culverin x 10
Weapons Broadside: Culverin x 16, Demi-Cannon x 16
Str +60 for hauling cargo
Cargo 400 tons
Speed: 11-15 knots
Maneuver 4
Defense: 12/16
Crew 500(T) Max 700
Passengers: 200
Extreme Clippership
Merchantman
Scale: Medium Strong Transport (11)
Length
Deck Height
Draft 3 ½ fathoms
Wounds: 32/64/96/128 vehicle scale
DR: 32
Weapons Fore: Culverin x4
Weapons Aft: Culverin x 10
Weapons Broadside: Culverin x 16, Demi-Cannon x 16
Str +60 for hauling cargo
Cargo
Speed: 20 knots
Maneuver 4
Defense: 12/16
Crew 50(T)
Passengers: 20
Medium Clippership
Merchantman
Scale: Medium Strong Transport (11)
Length
Deck Height
Draft 3 fathoms
Wounds: 32/64/96/128 vehicle scale
DR: 32
Weapons Fore: Culverin x4
Weapons Aft: Culverin x 10
Weapons Broadside: Culverin x 16, Demi-Cannon x 16
Str +60 for hauling cargo
Cargo
Speed: 16-18 knots
Maneuver 3
Defense: 12/16
Crew 25-35(T)
Passengers: 15
Large Brig
Warship/Merchantman
Scale: Medium Strong Transport (11)
Length
Deck Height
Draft
Wounds: 32/64/96/128 vehicle scale
DR: 32
Weapons Fore: Culverin x4
Weapons Aft: Culverin x 10
Weapons Broadside: Culverin x 16, Demi-Cannon x 16
Str +60 for hauling cargo
Cargo
Speed: 11-15 knots
Maneuver 3
Defense: 12/16
Crew 200(T)
Passengers: 60
Small Brig
Warship/Merchant
Scale: Small Strong Transport (10)
Length
Deck Height
Draft
Wounds: 16/32/48/64 vehicle scale
DR: 16
Weapons Fore: Demi-Culverin x 4
Weapons Aft: Demi- Culverin x 6
Weapons Broadside: Culverin x 28
Str +50 for hauling cargo
Cargo
Speed: 11-15 knots
Maneuver 3
Defense: 13/16
Crew 250(T)
Passengers: 50
3rd Rate Ship of the Line
Warship
Scale: Small Strong Transport (10)
Length
Deck Height
Draft 4 fathoms
Wounds: 16/32/48/64 vehicle scale
DR: 16
Weapons Fore: Demi-Culverin x 4
Weapons Aft: Demi- Culverin x 6
Weapons Broadside: Demi-Culverin x 16, Culverin x 16
Str +50 for hauling cargo
Cargo 120 tons
Speed: 11-15 knots
Maneuver 3
Defense: 13/16
Crew 250(T) max 650
Passengers 50
A 3rd rate Ship of the Line had 64-80 cannons on 2 gun decks. To the right is the HMS Hercule, a captured French 3rd Rate that was recommissioned as an English 3rd Rate.
Galley
Galleys were the primary warship used for centuries. They were mainly driven by oars with their sail only used occasionally during good weather with the wind going in the right direction. They were much more maneuverable than the single mast sailing ships of the time period.
They were mainly used along the coasts and in the Mediterranean.
Coastal/Warship
Scale: Small Standard Transport (10)
Length
Deck Height
Draft
Wounds: 16/32/48/64 vehicle scale
DR: 16
Weapons Fore: Demi-Culverin x 1
Weapons Aft: Minion x 1
Weapons Broadside: None
Str +50 for hauling cargo
Speed: 7-10 knots with a sail/7 knots w/rowers
Maneuver 4
Defense: 10/10
Crew 200(T)
Passengers: 60
East Indiaman
Merchantman
Scale: Small Strong Transport (10)
Length
Deck Height
Draft 4 fathoms
Wounds: 16/32/48/64 vehicle scale
DR: 16
Weapons Fore: Demi-Culverin x 4
Weapons Aft: Demi-Culverin x 6
Weapons Broadside: Demi-Culverin x 24
Str +50 for hauling cargo
Cargo 160 tons
Speed: 4-5 knots
Maneuver 3
Defense: 13/16
Crew: 200(T)
Passengers: 60
These were built by the various East India companies (Dutch, English or Scandinavian) to bring back tea, china, silk and spices. Over the years, the high castles disappeared in favor of a lower beamier shape. In capacity they ranged from 600-1500 tons but the speed remained around 4-5 knots for an average of 120 miles/day.
Also use this for West Indiaman Merchantman.
Caravel
Merchantman
Scale: Small Strong Transport (10)
Length
Deck Height
Draft
Wounds: 16/32/48/64 vehicle scale
DR: 16
Weapons Fore: Demi-Culverin x 2
Weapons Aft: Demi-Culverin x 4
Weapons Broadside: Demi-Culverin x 12
Str +50 for hauling cargo
Cargo
Speed: 11-15 knots
Maneuver 4
Defense: 13/16
Crew 200(T)
Passengers: 60
A Caravel was a small, highly maneuverable ship that was one of the first ships that could tack into the wind. They were the main ships used by the Portuguese to explore the Atlantic and African coast.
4th Rate Ship of the Line
Warship
Scale: Huge Strong Vehicle (9)
Length
Deck Height
Draft 3 fathoms
Wounds: 8/16/24/32 vehicle scale
DR: 8
Weapons Fore: Demi-Culverin x 4
Weapons Aft: Demi-Culverin x 4
Weapons Broadside: Culverin x 28
Str +40 for hauling cargo
Cargo 100
Speed: 11-15 knots
Maneuver 4
Defense: 14
Crew 200(T) max 420
Passengers: 50
Aka Cruisers
A Cruiser had 50 to 60 cannons on 2 gun decks. Several East Indiamen were converted into 4th rates for wartime or convoy duty.
Flute (or Fluyt – pronounced Flight)
Merchantman
Scale: Huge Strong Vehicle (9)
Length
Deck Height
Draft 2.5 fathoms
Wounds: 8/16/24/32 vehicle scale
DR: 8
Weapons Fore: None
Weapons Aft: Culverin x 4
Weapons Broadside: Culverin x 14
Str +40 for hauling cargo
Cargo 110 tons
Speed: 11-15 knots
Maneuver 4
Defense: 14
Crew 100(T)
Passengers: 20
Flute is a type of armed cargo vessel that had a shallow draft which allowed it much farther into riverways and closer to many ports. It was very common type of Dutch built ship that was made for cargo hauling. It can hold twice as much cargo as another ship of its size since it doesn’t have to double as a warship. It was also much cheaper to build.
Brigantine
Warship/Merchantman
Scale: Huge Strong Vehicle (9)
Length
Deck Height
Draft 2.5 fathoms
Wounds: 8/16/24/32 vehicle scale
DR: 8
Weapons Fore: None
Weapons Aft: Culverin x 4
Weapons Broadside: Culverin x 10
Str +40 for hauling cargo
Cargo 100 tons
Speed: 11-15 knots
Maneuver 4
Defense: 14
Crew: 120(T)
Passengers: 50
Pinnace
Merchantman
Scale: Huge Strong Vehicle (9)
Length
Deck Height
Draft 3 fathoms
Wounds: 8/16/24/32 vehicle scale
DR: 8
Weapons Fore: None
Weapons Aft: Culverin x 6
Weapons Broadside: Dmei-Culverin x 12
Str +40 for hauling cargo
Cargo 120 tons
Speed: 8-11 knots
Maneuver 4
Defense: 14
Crew 180(T)
Passengers: 50
Pinnacles were a large three masted merchant vessel often used to cross the Atlantic.
Sloop of War
Warship/Merchantman
Scale: Large Strong Vehicle (8)
Length
Deck Height
Draft 2 fathoms
Wounds: 4/8/12/16 vehicle scale
DR: 4
Weapons Fore: None
Weapons Aft: Culverin x 2
Weapons Broadside: Culverin x 8
Str +30 for hauling cargo
Cargo 80 tons
Speed: 11-15 knots
Maneuver 4
Defense: 15/16
Crew 50(T)
Passengers: 10
A Sloop of War was a three mast ship that had 16 to 18 cannons on a single gun deck.
Frigate
Warship
Scale: Large Strong Vehicle (8)
Length
Deck Height
Draft 3 fathoms
Wounds: 4/8/12/16 vehicle scale
DR: 4
Weapons Fore: None
Weapons Aft: Demi-Culverin x 4
Weapons Broadside: Culverin x 16
Str +30 for hauling cargo
Cargo 80 tons
Speed: 11-15 knots
Maneuver 4
Defense: 15/16
Crew: 100(T)
Passengers: 20
Aka 5th Rate, a Frigate had 32 to 44 cannons on 1 to 2 decks. They were the hardest working ships in a fleet. They were used on patrol duty along shipping lanes. They were sometimes placed in charge of a squadron of corvettes for anti-piracy duty. A posting on a frigate was highly sought after. They operated more independently and saw a lot of action. This led to faster promotions.
Corvette
Warship
Scale: Large Strong Vehicle (8)
Length
Deck Height
Draft 3 fathoms
Wounds: 4/8/12/16 vehicle scale
DR: 4
Str +30 for hauling cargo
Cargo 80 tons
Speed: 11-15 knots
Maneuver 4
Defense: 15/16
Crew 70(T)
Passengers: 20
Corvettes were mainly used in escort and anti-piracy duties. Corvettes were often used in squadrons.
Cromster
Warship/Merchantman
Scale: Large Strong Vehicle (8)
Length
Deck Height
Draft 2 fathoms
Wounds: 4/8/12/16 vehicle scale
DR: 4
Weapons Fore: Demi-Cuverin x 2
Weapons Aft: Demi-Culverin x 4
Weapons Broadside: Culverin x 10
Str +30 for hauling cargo
Cargo 90 tons
Speed: 11-15 knots
Maneuver 4
Defense: 15/16
Crew 50(T)
Passengers: 10
A smaller version of a Galleon.
Schooner
Warship/Coastal/Merchantman
Scale: Large Strong Vehicle (8)
Length
Deck Height
Draft 1.5 fathoms
Wounds: 4/8/12/16 vehicle scale
DR: 4
Weapons Fore: Demi-Culverin x2
Weapons Aft: Demi-Culverin x 2
Weapons Broadside: Culverin x 10
Str +30 for hauling cargo
Cargo 100 tons
Speed: 11-15 knots
Maneuver 4
Defense: 15/16
Crew 50(T)
Passengers: 20
Schooners are designed with a shallow draft which allows them to get closer to the coast and various islands. This makes them the ship of choice for pirates and privateers.
Xebec
Warship/Coastal/Merchantman
Scale: Large Strong Vehicle (8)
Length
Deck Height
Draft
Wounds: 4/8/12/16 vehicle scale
DR: 4
Str +30 for hauling cargo
Cargo 80 tons
Speed: 11-15 knots
Maneuver 4
Defense: 15/16
Crew 100(T)
Passengers: 200
A Xebec was a sailing ship primarily used in the Mediterranean by several nations.
Holk
Coastal Merchantman
Scale: Large Standard Vehicle (8)
Length
Deck Height
Draft
Wounds: 4/8/12/16 vehicle scale
DR: 4
Str +30 for hauling cargo
Cargo 100 tons
Speed: 1-2 knots using pole, speed of the river going down stream/2-4 knots w/rowers
Maneuver 0
Defense: 4
Crew 12 – 25 (T)
Passengers: 60
A Holk (or Hulk) was the hull of a ship without the sail or other gear related to sailing. It was the result of taking a ship that was no longer sea worthy but would still float and striping it down. Holks were run along a coast or open rivers. Many were basically little more than towed barges.
Bilander
Coastal Merchantman
Scale: Medium Standard Vehicle (7)
Length
Deck Height
Draft 1.5 fathoms
Wounds: 2/4/6/8 vehicle scale
DR: 4
Weapons Broadside: Culverin x 6
Str +20 for hauling cargo
Cargo 40 tons
Speed: 11-15 knots
Maneuver 3
Defense: 16/17
Crew 8(T)
Passengers: 7
Saique
Merchantman
Scale: Medium Standard Vehicle (7)
Length
Deck Height
Draft 2 fathoms
Wounds: 2/4/6/8 vehicle scale
DR: 4
Str +20 for hauling cargo
Cargo 50 tons
Speed: 11-15 knots
Maneuver 3
Defense: 16/17
Crew 10(T)
Passengers: 5
Small trading vessel used along the Mediterranean
Barge
Coastal Merchantman
Scale: Medium Standard Vehicle (7)
Length
Deck Height
Draft 1.5 fathoms
Wounds: 2/4/6/8 vehicle scale
DR: 4
Str +20 for hauling cargo
Cargo 10 tons
Speed: 8-10 knots with a sail/2-4 knots w/rowers
Maneuver 1
Defense: 16/17
Crew 2 (B)
Passengers: 5
Armed Barge
Coastal Warship
Scale: Medium Standard Vehicle (7)
Length
Deck Height
Draft 1.5 fathoms
Wounds: 2/4/6/8 vehicle scale
DR: 4
Str +20 for hauling cargo
Cargo 10 tons
Speed: 8-10 knots with a sail/2-4 knots w/rowers
Maneuver 1
Defense: 16/17
Crew 2 (B)
Passengers: 5
Ship's Boat
Auxiliary
Scale: Small Standard Vehicle (6)
Length
Deck Height
Draft ½ fathom
Wounds: 1/2/3/5 vehicle scale
DR: 2
Str +10 for hauling cargo
Cargo 1 ton
Speed: 4-5 knots with a sail/2-4 knots w/rowers
Maneuver 2
Defense: 17/19
Crew 3-5 (T)
Passengers: 7
A ship's boat was a small, single mast boat, which was stored on board a Medium or Larger Trader. They were mainly used to ferry cargo from ship to shore.
Rowboat
Scale: Small Standard Vehicle (6)
Length
Deck Height
Draft ½ fathom
Wounds: 1/2/3/5 vehicle scale
DR: 2
Weapons: None
Str +10 for hauling cargo
Cargo 0 ton
Speed: 1-2 knots using pole/oar, speed of the river going down stream
Maneuver 2
Defense: 13
Crew 1 max 5 (B)
Passengers: 7
Rowboats were mainly used to go from a larger ship to shore or from ship to ship. They were usually stored on board of a Medium or Large Trader. However on calmer waters they can be just tied behind another vessel that doesn't have the deck space.
Age of Revolution Ships
1st Rate Ship of the Line
Warship
Scale: Large Strong Transport (12)
Length 220+ft
Deck Height
Draft 5 fathoms
Wounds: 60/120/180/240 vehicle scale
DR: 60
Weapons Fore: Culverin x 10
Weapons Aft: Culverin x 12
Weapons Broadside: Cannon x 22, Demi-Cannon x 22
Str +80 for hauling cargo
Cargo 200 tons
Speed: 11-15 knots
Maneuver 3
Defense: 11/14
Crew: 450 (T) max 875
Passengers: 100
A 1st rate was a rare type of Ship of the Line only in commission during a time of war. They were primarily Flag Ships for Admirals when used at all.
A 1st rate Ship of the Line had 100-120 cannons on 3 gun decks.
To the left is the HMS Victory. She was Lord Nelson’s flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar.
2nd Rate Ship of the Line
Warship
Scale: Medium Strong Transport (11)
Length
Deck Height
Draft 5 fathoms
Wounds: 32/64/96/128 vehicle scale
DR: 32
Weapons Fore: Culverin x 6
Weapons Aft: Culverin x 10
Weapons Broadside: Cannon x 18, Demi-Cannon x 18
Str +60 for hauling cargo
Cargo 75 tons
Speed: 11-15 knots
Maneuver 3
Defense: 12/16
Crew: 350(T) max 750
Passengers 75
A 2nd rate Ship of the Line had 90-98 cannons on 3 gun decks. To the right is the HMS Royal Katherine (1664). It fought in several wars and was rebuilt in 1742-3 and renamed the HMS Ramillies.
Galleon
Warship/Merchantman
Scale: Medium Strong Transport (11)
Length
Deck Height
Draft 4.5 fathoms
Wounds: 32/64/96/128 vehicle scale
DR: 32
Weapons Fore: Culverin x4
Weapons Aft: Culverin x 10
Weapons Broadside: Culverin x 16, Demi-Cannon x 16
Str +60 for hauling cargo
Cargo 400 tons
Speed: 11-15 knots
Maneuver 3
Defense: 12/16
Crew 200(T)
Passengers: 60
The term Galleon evolved from the war Galley of the Middle Ages but the ship evolved from the Carrack. It became longer, lowered the forecastle to reduce wind resistance, and narrower. Some had rowing decks but they were mainly powered by the wind. They had either 3 or 4 sails with the last a Lateen sail for better maneuverability. They were heavily used by the Spanish.
“Seventy Four” 3rd Rate Ship of the Line
Warship
Scale: Medium Strong Transport (11)
Length 161 – 182 ft
Deck Height
Draft 4 fathoms
Wounds: 32/64/96/128 vehicle scale
DR: 32
Weapons Fore: Culverin x4
Weapons Aft: Culverin x 10
Weapons Broadside: Culverin x 16, Demi-Cannon x 16
Str +60 for hauling cargo
Cargo 400 tons
Speed: 11-15 knots
Maneuver 4
Defense: 12/16
Crew 500(T) Max 700
Passengers: 200
Extreme Clippership
Merchantman
Scale: Medium Strong Transport (11)
Length
Deck Height
Draft 3 ½ fathoms
Wounds: 32/64/96/128 vehicle scale
DR: 32
Weapons Fore: Culverin x4
Weapons Aft: Culverin x 10
Weapons Broadside: Culverin x 16, Demi-Cannon x 16
Str +60 for hauling cargo
Cargo
Speed: 20 knots
Maneuver 4
Defense: 12/16
Crew 50(T)
Passengers: 20
Medium Clippership
Merchantman
Scale: Medium Strong Transport (11)
Length
Deck Height
Draft 3 fathoms
Wounds: 32/64/96/128 vehicle scale
DR: 32
Weapons Fore: Culverin x4
Weapons Aft: Culverin x 10
Weapons Broadside: Culverin x 16, Demi-Cannon x 16
Str +60 for hauling cargo
Cargo
Speed: 16-18 knots
Maneuver 3
Defense: 12/16
Crew 25-35(T)
Passengers: 15
Large Brig
Warship/Merchantman
Scale: Medium Strong Transport (11)
Length
Deck Height
Draft
Wounds: 32/64/96/128 vehicle scale
DR: 32
Weapons Fore: Culverin x4
Weapons Aft: Culverin x 10
Weapons Broadside: Culverin x 16, Demi-Cannon x 16
Str +60 for hauling cargo
Cargo
Speed: 11-15 knots
Maneuver 3
Defense: 12/16
Crew 200(T)
Passengers: 60
Small Brig
Warship/Merchant
Scale: Small Strong Transport (10)
Length
Deck Height
Draft
Wounds: 16/32/48/64 vehicle scale
DR: 16
Weapons Fore: Demi-Culverin x 4
Weapons Aft: Demi- Culverin x 6
Weapons Broadside: Culverin x 28
Str +50 for hauling cargo
Cargo
Speed: 11-15 knots
Maneuver 3
Defense: 13/16
Crew 250(T)
Passengers: 50
3rd Rate Ship of the Line
Warship
Scale: Small Strong Transport (10)
Length
Deck Height
Draft 4 fathoms
Wounds: 16/32/48/64 vehicle scale
DR: 16
Weapons Fore: Demi-Culverin x 4
Weapons Aft: Demi- Culverin x 6
Weapons Broadside: Demi-Culverin x 16, Culverin x 16
Str +50 for hauling cargo
Cargo 120 tons
Speed: 11-15 knots
Maneuver 3
Defense: 13/16
Crew 250(T) max 650
Passengers 50
A 3rd rate Ship of the Line had 64-80 cannons on 2 gun decks. To the right is the HMS Hercule, a captured French 3rd Rate that was recommissioned as an English 3rd Rate.
Galley
Galleys were the primary warship used for centuries. They were mainly driven by oars with their sail only used occasionally during good weather with the wind going in the right direction. They were much more maneuverable than the single mast sailing ships of the time period.
They were mainly used along the coasts and in the Mediterranean.
Coastal/Warship
Scale: Small Standard Transport (10)
Length
Deck Height
Draft
Wounds: 16/32/48/64 vehicle scale
DR: 16
Weapons Fore: Demi-Culverin x 1
Weapons Aft: Minion x 1
Weapons Broadside: None
Str +50 for hauling cargo
Speed: 7-10 knots with a sail/7 knots w/rowers
Maneuver 4
Defense: 10/10
Crew 200(T)
Passengers: 60
East Indiaman
Merchantman
Scale: Small Strong Transport (10)
Length
Deck Height
Draft 4 fathoms
Wounds: 16/32/48/64 vehicle scale
DR: 16
Weapons Fore: Demi-Culverin x 4
Weapons Aft: Demi-Culverin x 6
Weapons Broadside: Demi-Culverin x 24
Str +50 for hauling cargo
Cargo 160 tons
Speed: 4-5 knots
Maneuver 3
Defense: 13/16
Crew: 200(T)
Passengers: 60
These were built by the various East India companies (Dutch, English or Scandinavian) to bring back tea, china, silk and spices. Over the years, the high castles disappeared in favor of a lower beamier shape. In capacity they ranged from 600-1500 tons but the speed remained around 4-5 knots for an average of 120 miles/day.
Also use this for West Indiaman Merchantman.
Caravel
Merchantman
Scale: Small Strong Transport (10)
Length
Deck Height
Draft
Wounds: 16/32/48/64 vehicle scale
DR: 16
Weapons Fore: Demi-Culverin x 2
Weapons Aft: Demi-Culverin x 4
Weapons Broadside: Demi-Culverin x 12
Str +50 for hauling cargo
Cargo
Speed: 11-15 knots
Maneuver 4
Defense: 13/16
Crew 200(T)
Passengers: 60
A Caravel was a small, highly maneuverable ship that was one of the first ships that could tack into the wind. They were the main ships used by the Portuguese to explore the Atlantic and African coast.
4th Rate Ship of the Line
Warship
Scale: Huge Strong Vehicle (9)
Length
Deck Height
Draft 3 fathoms
Wounds: 8/16/24/32 vehicle scale
DR: 8
Weapons Fore: Demi-Culverin x 4
Weapons Aft: Demi-Culverin x 4
Weapons Broadside: Culverin x 28
Str +40 for hauling cargo
Cargo 100
Speed: 11-15 knots
Maneuver 4
Defense: 14
Crew 200(T) max 420
Passengers: 50
Aka Cruisers
A Cruiser had 50 to 60 cannons on 2 gun decks. Several East Indiamen were converted into 4th rates for wartime or convoy duty.
Flute (or Fluyt – pronounced Flight)
Merchantman
Scale: Huge Strong Vehicle (9)
Length
Deck Height
Draft 2.5 fathoms
Wounds: 8/16/24/32 vehicle scale
DR: 8
Weapons Fore: None
Weapons Aft: Culverin x 4
Weapons Broadside: Culverin x 14
Str +40 for hauling cargo
Cargo 110 tons
Speed: 11-15 knots
Maneuver 4
Defense: 14
Crew 100(T)
Passengers: 20
Flute is a type of armed cargo vessel that had a shallow draft which allowed it much farther into riverways and closer to many ports. It was very common type of Dutch built ship that was made for cargo hauling. It can hold twice as much cargo as another ship of its size since it doesn’t have to double as a warship. It was also much cheaper to build.
Brigantine
Warship/Merchantman
Scale: Huge Strong Vehicle (9)
Length
Deck Height
Draft 2.5 fathoms
Wounds: 8/16/24/32 vehicle scale
DR: 8
Weapons Fore: None
Weapons Aft: Culverin x 4
Weapons Broadside: Culverin x 10
Str +40 for hauling cargo
Cargo 100 tons
Speed: 11-15 knots
Maneuver 4
Defense: 14
Crew: 120(T)
Passengers: 50
Pinnace
Merchantman
Scale: Huge Strong Vehicle (9)
Length
Deck Height
Draft 3 fathoms
Wounds: 8/16/24/32 vehicle scale
DR: 8
Weapons Fore: None
Weapons Aft: Culverin x 6
Weapons Broadside: Dmei-Culverin x 12
Str +40 for hauling cargo
Cargo 120 tons
Speed: 8-11 knots
Maneuver 4
Defense: 14
Crew 180(T)
Passengers: 50
Pinnacles were a large three masted merchant vessel often used to cross the Atlantic.
Sloop of War
Warship/Merchantman
Scale: Large Strong Vehicle (8)
Length
Deck Height
Draft 2 fathoms
Wounds: 4/8/12/16 vehicle scale
DR: 4
Weapons Fore: None
Weapons Aft: Culverin x 2
Weapons Broadside: Culverin x 8
Str +30 for hauling cargo
Cargo 80 tons
Speed: 11-15 knots
Maneuver 4
Defense: 15/16
Crew 50(T)
Passengers: 10
A Sloop of War was a three mast ship that had 16 to 18 cannons on a single gun deck.
Frigate
Warship
Scale: Large Strong Vehicle (8)
Length
Deck Height
Draft 3 fathoms
Wounds: 4/8/12/16 vehicle scale
DR: 4
Weapons Fore: None
Weapons Aft: Demi-Culverin x 4
Weapons Broadside: Culverin x 16
Str +30 for hauling cargo
Cargo 80 tons
Speed: 11-15 knots
Maneuver 4
Defense: 15/16
Crew: 100(T)
Passengers: 20
Aka 5th Rate, a Frigate had 32 to 44 cannons on 1 to 2 decks. They were the hardest working ships in a fleet. They were used on patrol duty along shipping lanes. They were sometimes placed in charge of a squadron of corvettes for anti-piracy duty. A posting on a frigate was highly sought after. They operated more independently and saw a lot of action. This led to faster promotions.
Corvette
Warship
Scale: Large Strong Vehicle (8)
Length
Deck Height
Draft 3 fathoms
Wounds: 4/8/12/16 vehicle scale
DR: 4
Str +30 for hauling cargo
Cargo 80 tons
Speed: 11-15 knots
Maneuver 4
Defense: 15/16
Crew 70(T)
Passengers: 20
Corvettes were mainly used in escort and anti-piracy duties. Corvettes were often used in squadrons.
Cromster
Warship/Merchantman
Scale: Large Strong Vehicle (8)
Length
Deck Height
Draft 2 fathoms
Wounds: 4/8/12/16 vehicle scale
DR: 4
Weapons Fore: Demi-Cuverin x 2
Weapons Aft: Demi-Culverin x 4
Weapons Broadside: Culverin x 10
Str +30 for hauling cargo
Cargo 90 tons
Speed: 11-15 knots
Maneuver 4
Defense: 15/16
Crew 50(T)
Passengers: 10
A smaller version of a Galleon.
Schooner
Warship/Coastal/Merchantman
Scale: Large Strong Vehicle (8)
Length
Deck Height
Draft 1.5 fathoms
Wounds: 4/8/12/16 vehicle scale
DR: 4
Weapons Fore: Demi-Culverin x2
Weapons Aft: Demi-Culverin x 2
Weapons Broadside: Culverin x 10
Str +30 for hauling cargo
Cargo 100 tons
Speed: 11-15 knots
Maneuver 4
Defense: 15/16
Crew 50(T)
Passengers: 20
Schooners are designed with a shallow draft which allows them to get closer to the coast and various islands. This makes them the ship of choice for pirates and privateers.
Xebec
Warship/Coastal/Merchantman
Scale: Large Strong Vehicle (8)
Length
Deck Height
Draft
Wounds: 4/8/12/16 vehicle scale
DR: 4
Str +30 for hauling cargo
Cargo 80 tons
Speed: 11-15 knots
Maneuver 4
Defense: 15/16
Crew 100(T)
Passengers: 200
A Xebec was a sailing ship primarily used in the Mediterranean by several nations.
Holk
Coastal Merchantman
Scale: Large Standard Vehicle (8)
Length
Deck Height
Draft
Wounds: 4/8/12/16 vehicle scale
DR: 4
Str +30 for hauling cargo
Cargo 100 tons
Speed: 1-2 knots using pole, speed of the river going down stream/2-4 knots w/rowers
Maneuver 0
Defense: 4
Crew 12 – 25 (T)
Passengers: 60
A Holk (or Hulk) was the hull of a ship without the sail or other gear related to sailing. It was the result of taking a ship that was no longer sea worthy but would still float and striping it down. Holks were run along a coast or open rivers. Many were basically little more than towed barges.
Bilander
Coastal Merchantman
Scale: Medium Standard Vehicle (7)
Length
Deck Height
Draft 1.5 fathoms
Wounds: 2/4/6/8 vehicle scale
DR: 4
Weapons Broadside: Culverin x 6
Str +20 for hauling cargo
Cargo 40 tons
Speed: 11-15 knots
Maneuver 3
Defense: 16/17
Crew 8(T)
Passengers: 7
Saique
Merchantman
Scale: Medium Standard Vehicle (7)
Length
Deck Height
Draft 2 fathoms
Wounds: 2/4/6/8 vehicle scale
DR: 4
Str +20 for hauling cargo
Cargo 50 tons
Speed: 11-15 knots
Maneuver 3
Defense: 16/17
Crew 10(T)
Passengers: 5
Small trading vessel used along the Mediterranean
Barge
Coastal Merchantman
Scale: Medium Standard Vehicle (7)
Length
Deck Height
Draft 1.5 fathoms
Wounds: 2/4/6/8 vehicle scale
DR: 4
Str +20 for hauling cargo
Cargo 10 tons
Speed: 8-10 knots with a sail/2-4 knots w/rowers
Maneuver 1
Defense: 16/17
Crew 2 (B)
Passengers: 5
Armed Barge
Coastal Warship
Scale: Medium Standard Vehicle (7)
Length
Deck Height
Draft 1.5 fathoms
Wounds: 2/4/6/8 vehicle scale
DR: 4
Str +20 for hauling cargo
Cargo 10 tons
Speed: 8-10 knots with a sail/2-4 knots w/rowers
Maneuver 1
Defense: 16/17
Crew 2 (B)
Passengers: 5
Ship's Boat
Auxiliary
Scale: Small Standard Vehicle (6)
Length
Deck Height
Draft ½ fathom
Wounds: 1/2/3/5 vehicle scale
DR: 2
Str +10 for hauling cargo
Cargo 1 ton
Speed: 4-5 knots with a sail/2-4 knots w/rowers
Maneuver 2
Defense: 17/19
Crew 3-5 (T)
Passengers: 7
A ship's boat was a small, single mast boat, which was stored on board a Medium or Larger Trader. They were mainly used to ferry cargo from ship to shore.
Rowboat
Scale: Small Standard Vehicle (6)
Length
Deck Height
Draft ½ fathom
Wounds: 1/2/3/5 vehicle scale
DR: 2
Weapons: None
Str +10 for hauling cargo
Cargo 0 ton
Speed: 1-2 knots using pole/oar, speed of the river going down stream
Maneuver 2
Defense: 13
Crew 1 max 5 (B)
Passengers: 7
Rowboats were mainly used to go from a larger ship to shore or from ship to ship. They were usually stored on board of a Medium or Large Trader. However on calmer waters they can be just tied behind another vessel that doesn't have the deck space.
Now you have the 3rd rate twice. The small brig also had more crew than the the large one. And I am not sure if Clippers were really much used or even invented before the revolution.
Is your game set in a specific area? If yes you might be able to shorten this list a bit as some ships were not used everywhere (Galleys).
Is your game set in a specific area? If yes you might be able to shorten this list a bit as some ships were not used everywhere (Galleys).
aramis erak
Legend
Many of the distinctions made are pretty much irrelevant - many a merchantman was rapidly converted to a 3rd rate SOL by simply loading guns, and vice versa. Be wary of any hard and fast categories, too - the number of guns for a first rate varied by navy and era. And, in some navies and eras, the rate of a SotL was based not upon guns, but crew.
Naval terms change over time.
Naval terms change over time.
